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Cute bug craft idea for kids. Make 4 different bugs from 3D cubes with this printable template

3D cube bugs

These 3D cube bugs are not only adorable, they are also a great way to help kids to learn about 3D shapes! I've created a basic 3D cube … [Read More...]

14 paper plate ocean animal crafts for kids. This ebook contains the printable templates to transform paper plates into 14 different sea creatures along with interesting non fiction facts about each one. Kids will gain an appreciation of our sea life, learning about ocean animals and also making an eye-catching craft which can be hung on the wall #oceananimals #kidscrafts #paperplates #paperplatecrafts

14 Paper Plate Ocean Animals

If you love ocean animals and paper plate crafts then you will love our ebook, Paper Plate Ocean Animals! Included are 14 Ocean animal … [Read More...]

Quick and easy fairy garden idea with printable template #outdoorfun #fairies #fairygarden #printable #fairyprintable #fairycrafts #printablecrafts #gardeningwithkids #fairies

Printable fairy garden

This printable fairy garden craft was originally published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for you today It's so easy to make a … [Read More...]

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Easy nature craft ideas for kids #naturecrafts #outdoors #gardening #summer #nature

Nature crafts for kids

Here are some simple nature crafts and activities to get kids outside and appreciating the world we live in. Our children are the … [Read More...]

pebbly ladybug rock art to decorate the garden – bug in hand #ladybug pebblebug #kidscraft #rockart #creativefun #bugs #kidscrafts

Ladybug rocks

Today we're sharing some simple rock art for kids – ladybug rocks! We also made stripy bug rocks and little winged bug rocks. This craft … [Read More...]

How to dry lavender #kidsgardening #dryingherbs #lavenderbags #outdoor #sensory

How to Dry Lavender

This lavender drying activity was originally published in September 2013 and has been updated and republished for you today Pick and dry … [Read More...]

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  • Kate GronoKate GronoCrazy Craft Fanatic

    I’m basically a big kid who never grew up and still loves to muck around with paint, glitter, glue and toilet rolls. With the crafts shared here on this website I’m hoping to give other parents and carers inspiration to get crafty with their kids at home – make our projects, or use them as a source of inspiration to spark ideas of your own. When it comes to crafting no rules apply!

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